How to Cook Delicious and Simple Mixed Mushroom Soup for Family Meals

How to make Mixed Mushroom Soup

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  Soak Shiitake Mushrooms and Dried Shrimp

  Wash the shiitake mushrooms in cold water to remove dirt, then soak the mushrooms in water for about 30 minutes to 1 hour until they soften. Remove the mushrooms and drain the water.

  How to properly soak dried shiitake mushrooms

  • If using dried shiitake mushrooms for cooking, soak the mushrooms for 30 minutes to a few hours until they soften; do not soak for less than 30 minutes to avoid uneven softness, which may affect the taste.
  • To soften the mushrooms quickly, soak them whole without slicing or cutting them beforehand.
  • After soaking, place the mushrooms in a colander to drain quickly; this way, the mushrooms will retain their shape and texture while cooking, preventing them from becoming mushy or overly soft.

  To clean off any dirt, rinse the dried shrimp in cold water, then soak them in water for about 10 minutes until they soften, then rinse again with clean water and drain.

  

  

  

  
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  Cooking broth from chicken bones

  To clean off dirt, after purchasing, you should scrub the chicken bones with salt and then rinse them thoroughly with water.

  Place a pot of water on the stove and bring it to a boil, then add the chicken bones to blanch for about 2 – 3 minutes, then remove the bones and rinse them again with water.

  Put another pot on the stove, add 2 liters of filtered water and the chicken bones, and then proceed to bring it to a boil.

  Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 – 40 minutes to extract all the sweetness from the chicken bones, then remove the bones.

  

  

  

  
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  Prepare other ingredients

  Peel the carrots and wash them thoroughly. Then, carve them into flower shapes and cut the carrots into thin slices for easy eating.

  Soak the broccoli and cauliflower in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse them clean with water and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces.

  Remove the tough fibers from the peas and wash them clean. For the baby corn, remove the corn silk, soak it in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, and then rinse it several times with water.

  Soak the enoki mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes, then rinse them clean and let them drain before tearing them into small pieces.

  How to clean enoki mushrooms properly

  • Use a knife to cut off the root of the mushroom as this part is quite tough and often has dirt, making it unappetizing.
  • You should tear the mushrooms into small pieces before soaking them in salt water to remove all the dirt.

  How to clean broccoli and cauliflower properly

  • You should cut the broccoli into many small pieces, as there are many crevices and corners in the broccoli, so we need to break them down for easier cleaning from the inside.
  • After washing those small pieces of broccoli, you can soak them in 2 – 3 tablespoons of salt or baking soda for 2 minutes to eliminate any pests, bugs, or insect eggs inside the broccoli.

  

  

  

  
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  Boil quail eggs

  When you buy quail eggs, wash them briefly with clean water, then place them in a pot of water and boil for about 4 – 5 minutes, then remove and let cool before peeling the eggs.

  Quick and easy way to peel eggs

  • When boiling eggs in a pot, you should add a bit of salt.
  • You should put the eggs in a bowl of cold water to make peeling easier.
  • Tap both ends of the egg against the bowl’s edge since each egg has a hollow spot for air; then press and roll the egg along the bowl’s edge to crack the shell.
  • When peeling, you should dip it in water to make it easier to peel.

  

  
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  Cook dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, and meatballs

  Next, add the prepared shiitake mushrooms and dried shrimp to the pot of chicken broth. Then, use a spoon to take an adequate amount of meatball mixture and add it to the pot, repeating this step until all the prepared meat mixture is used.

  Turn the heat to medium and continue cooking until all ingredients are cooked through, the meatballs float on the surface, and the broth comes back to a boil, then use a slotted spoon to remove the shiitake mushrooms, dried shrimp, and meatballs from the pot.

  

  

  

  
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  Cooking vegetables

  Add carrots, broccoli, baby corn, and peas to the broth and continue to cook over medium heat until the broth boils again, then remove from heat.

  

  

  
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  Cooking enoki mushrooms and quail eggs

  Next, add quail eggs and enoki mushrooms to the pot and cook until both ingredients are evenly cooked, then remove from heat.

  After removing the ingredients, add 2 tablespoons of seasoning to the pot of broth, then taste and adjust for seasoning before turning off the heat.

  

  

  
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  Completion

  Arrange the mushroom, shiitake, enoki mushrooms, dried shrimp, and various vegetables in a bowl, pour the broth on top, and then decorate it nicely to complete the dish.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The mixed mushroom soup after completion has an attractive and beautiful color. The mushrooms are chewy and crispy, combined with sweet and crunchy vegetables, making the family meal more appealing and well-rounded. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this soup right away!